La Sportiva Scorpion Climbing Shoe - 2008 BCS

Performance wise, I have no complaints. I have been wearing these shoes for over 2 years now (they hold up alright) and I am going to replace them today. Why? Let me tell you. I have a wide foot, this shoe is not good for wide feet. My climbing buddy agrees, as he is in the process of replacing his as well for the same reason. The heel pocket is too deep for my foot, which is pretty uncomfortable and hasn't broken down any. I am tired of taking my shoes off after every climb, so it is time for these to go. I honestly will probably go back to basic Evolv's like I had for my first pair, they get the job done and you can wear them all day.

i've had these bad boys for almost a year now, they are super comfy (as climbing shoes go), and can handle just about anything you can. i have had no problems with these they have been great for everything from 5.8's to 5.12's, cant complain

Awesome shoe, took about 2 hours to break in, I recommend getting a full size small (I wear a street 11, bought a 10). Great feel on the wall. Good toe-in area as well.

Being a college student I'm pretty strapped for cash so when i finally decided to stop renting and buy these seemed like a good choice. I have used rentals of these at my usual gym, but they were a little too big(all the shoes that would have fit me had blown out soles) I typically wear a size 10.5 US in Nike but I knew that I wanted these tight. I went for the 43 (US 10) and after they are totally broken in they will be perfect. Going to scout out a new gym tomorrow so I will certainly update.

I always have a very difficult time finding climbing shoes that fit properly, but I'd give these an 8/10. I have fairly narrow feet, but more importantly, they have less meat on 'em than a KFC drumstick - that is, VERY low volume. They're just a touch "pockety" in the heel, but fit fairly snug elsewhere. The rubber feels just as sticky as my shoes with C4, and the midsole adds a reasonable amount of support for edging. They're certainly outperforming my 5.10 Huecos. I'm a size 11 street shoe, and went with 44.0 in these for an almost comfortable fit.

The Scorpions may be on the low end of the price scale, but they are at least moderate on the performance scale. Very nice design, and well-made face climbing shoe - not the best toe profile for small cracks, but I don't think this model was intended for that. I'm a men's US 11 street, and went with the size 44 for a comfortable fit (44.5 was definitely too big). I dont' think a 43.5 would have been overly painful after a week or two of break-in period. Another bonus, the rubber on these (Frixion RS) was tested as the second stickiest overall, from a test of 8 popular climbing shoe rubbers. I have a somewhat narrow, low-volume foot, and I'm happy with the fit. I'm sure they would fit a "standard" D-width foot just as well.

I just started climbing recently so I don't know alot, but I ended up buying these shoes for my first pair of climbing shoes. I wear a 9.5-10 street shoe and I bought these shoes in a 42 Euro/9 US. At first they killed my feet and made me want to knaw off my feet at the ankles, but I was told this is normal for climbing shoes. Sure enough, after only a few sessions on an indoor wall they started to feel much better. Thus far they continue to get more comfortable everytime I put them on. I think I could have even gone another size or two lower if I were really hardcore, but comfort and enjoyment is more important at this point. They grip really well for working on more technical footwork or for scrambling up the wall in any which way (I do more of the latter). All in all, I give the Scorpions two thumbs up!

The shoes seem fine. I bought for my 12 year old son
as the price was reasonable. They look good and flashy!
Good shape for a wide foot. Now for the bad, the stitching on the pull-on tabs on the inside of the shoe is very rough and cheese graters both sides of the Achilles. Still considering sending them lback as I understand there is
a no questions asked policy 100% satisfaction.
This is a somewhat minor problem but no easy fix. unless you rip out the stitching and re sew or go without tab/clip in loops.

Great beginner shoe! i usually wear a size 11 in street shoe and i bought these in a 10.5. the first climb was painful, but after 3-4 climbs, the shoes started to feel alright. I'm curious to see how these compare to the Mantis (velcro version) because its annoying to have to tie them up when your fingers are dead.

These are comfy and sticky for the price. Not THE BEST shoe but a great deal. Took just a few climbs to break em in. Great first shoe or backup pair.

This is my first pair of climbing shoes and I love them! They took a couple of days to break in (I wear a women's size 7.5 and ended up getting a 6.5, which seemed a little small at first), but now, I feel at home in these shoes. They're great for bouldering and indoor climbing, I have yet to try them outdoors.
I definitely recommend these to anyone looking to buy their first pair for a great price and no compromise for quality.

I initially bought three pairs of climbing shoes so that I could choose the one's that fit/felt best. Though these were by far the cheapest pair I ordered, my gear expert friend and I agree they're the best. Now that I've climbed in them several times, I love them even more! They're perfect for smearing and have a great pointed toe for digging into those tiny holds.

These shoes started out very uncomfortable but after only a short while they have become very comfortable. Nice padding around the toe. These shoes look and feel great. I highly recommend them.

I love my Scorpions! First shoes I bought, so i was looking for comfort with performance. They feel GREAT, broke in fast, and have been solid for the five months I've had them. I will say though, that already I feel ready for more aggressive shoes. They aren't too aggressive, which frustrates me when I'm working on those tiny cracks on the indoor problems. Also the rubber: I haven't tried any higher end shoes, but the ones I've handled feel a lot stickier.
Bottom line: if you are a new climber: GET THESE BAD BOYS! If you are an experienced climber and like agressive style, look elsewhere.

I'm sticking to La Sportiva for now on.

I like this show alot for comfort and fitting (I wear a 9 and the 9 fits excellent. My only problem is they are not as sticky in the gym. I regularly climb on a Nicros ARTWall in the gym and the stickiness is not there. On actual rock (in West Virginia) they are great!

After using gym shoes for a few weeks, I decided that this was a sport that I wanted to do on a regular basis. The first thing in store was to get my own shoes. After some research, I decided to get these & I couldn't be more pleased. The first few days were a little bit uncomfortable as expected but now I can't take them off. They mold to your feet & allow you to do pretty much anything. I've smeared in them a lot & the rubber looks like it's still new. Great first shoe!!

My first pair of climbing shoes and they are awesome! The tongue is fat padded and makes the transition into cramming toes in climbing shoes a little easier to take. I also own a pair of 5.10's that may be above my skill level but seem to smear with a completely unnatural part of my foot. Thus I always grab the Scorps because I know exactly what I can stick to. I spend almost all my time in the gym right now working an equal amount of time bouldering and little sport routes. I wear 11.5's in regular shoes and these are 44.5 euro. Not too much of a size drop but I am able to spend the entire gym session with them on. Has made me a La Sportiva loyalist.